Snowmen at Christmas Activities for Elementary Students: A Look Inside Our Favorite December Library Lesson Every December, my K–2 students can’t wait for our Snowmen at Christmas read-aloud, and this year I’ve been…

Cranberry Thanksgiving Character Traits & Kindness: A Meaningful Thanksgiving Library If you’re planning Thanksgiving library activities for elementary students, Cranberry Thanksgiving by Wendy Devlin is the perfect story to anchor a meaningful character…

Fall is one of my favorite times to share seasonal stories in the library, and The Biggest Pumpkin Ever by Steven Kroll is always a student favorite! This sweet story about two little…

Teaching Author’s Purpose Using the Charlotte Mason Method Teaching reading comprehension doesn’t have to be overwhelming—especially when we approach it with the gentle, thoughtful principles of the Charlotte Mason method. One of the…

Every fall, I love sharing Too Many Pumpkins activities for Kindergarten through second grade with my students. Too Many Pumpkins by Linda White is a true seasonal classic, filled with beautiful fall illustrations…

Fun and Easy Author’s Purpose Activities for 1st and 2nd grade Why Teach Author’s Purpose in Early Grades? Teaching reading comprehension doesn’t have to be overwhelming—especially when you use the right books and…

One of the first lessons students learn in the library is how to take care of library books. Teaching this skill early—especially in 1st and 2nd grade—helps children develop responsibility, respect for shared…

Engaging Spring Classroom Activities with “Too Many Carrots” by Katy Hudson Spring is the perfect time to refresh your classroom activities with engaging, hands-on lessons that excite students while reinforcing key literacy, math,…

A Colorful Celebration of Love: Love From the Crayons If your students love The Day the Crayons Quit, then Love From the Crayons is a must-read! This sweet and simple story beautifully illustrates…

Celebrating Spring in the Classroom with Peter Rabbit 🌸🐰 Spring is the perfect time to bring classic stories to life in the classroom, and what better way to do that than with The…